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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,034.48, 328,188.66 and 174,261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,034.48, 328,188.66 and 174,261.56 is: 240,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,034.48 : 328,188.66 = 174,261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,034.48/328,188.66 = 174,261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,034.48x = 328,188.66 × 174,261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,034.48x = 57,190,667,865.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,190,667,865.91/238,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,262.12

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